In best measuring stick yet, Flames produce memorable night at the Saddledome

2 years ago  /  Sportsnet

As endless jerseys with 97 and 29 on the back filed out of the Saddledome early, a sold-out C of Red serenaded them with a simple plea. However, as the dust settled on one of the most memorable evenings in Saddledome lore, it was a save, of all things, that most lads in red saw as the difference. Eighteen seconds later, scored his second to put some distance between the division-leading Flames and an Oilers team now 11 points behind. Enter Smith, the fiery former Flame who was beaten by Tkachuk minutes earlier, prompting a quick word from the Flames forward as he began his celebration. Brassard’s early goal kickstarted a scoring frenzy that saw the Battle of Alberta finish one-goal short of the record for snipes in a game....

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